Upcoming Events
Monday 13 September 20109.30am to 1.00 pm
“Understanding sexualised behaviours in adults with autism spectrum disorders and strategies for response"
This course is designed for those working with people with autism spectrum disorders in day supports, residential care, respite, recreation, education, recreation, employment and health, social support and counselling services.
Centre for Developmental Disability Health Victoria,Monash University
Building 1,
270 Ferntree Gully Road,
Notting Hill - Melway Ref. Map 70 F7
Overview:
This course will clarify the challenges people with autism spectrum face in expressing their sexual feelings in ways considered appropriate by the wider community, and strategies that those supporting them can employ to empower and enable them to more effectively meet their needs and goals.
Intended Outcomes
- Identification and exploration of core communication/counselling skills and principles.
- Key communication skills in management of adults and children with autism
- Identification of participants ‘ existing skills and the development of new skills and strategies required when working with people with autism
- Responding appropriately to the person and the situation
Active Ageing for People with Intellectual Disability
Monash University Prato Centre
Prato, Italy
17-18 October 2010
‘optimising opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age’ (WHO, 2002, p. 12)
The Aging and Health Issues Special Interest Research Groups of IASSID are holding a joint Roundtable and invite you to join us in the picturesque medieval city of Prato at the heart of beautiful Tuscany from October 17th to October 18th 2010 immediately prior to the 2010 IASSID Europe conference in Rome. Prato is just 2 hours and 15 minutes from the centre of Rome by train.
Download brochure and registration form (pdf 216 KB).
10th ASSID Disability Support Worker Conference
Theme: 10 Years On: Looking Back but Moving Forward
When? Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 November 2010
Where? University of Melbourne
Victorian Branch of the Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability (ASSID Vic).
The Victorian Branch of the Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability (ASSID VIC) announces that Registration and Call for Papers are now open for the Disability Support Worker Conference , Nov 17 and 18, 2010. University of Melbourne.
Call for Papers Closes August 6th.
Visit www.assid.org.au (DSW Conference section on home page) for Registration /Abstract Submission Forms and further information. On line payment option available.
Timetables will be available after call for papers closes.
Topics in 2010 include
- Challenging Behaviour
- Restrictive Practices
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Professionalising the workforce- moving into the next generation
- Training and workforce development
- Everyday Practice and Services and Resources
- Legal Issues and the DSW
- Positive Supports
- Communication
- Human Rights
Presenters include;
- Professor Karen Nankervis. Director, Centre of Excellence for Behaviour Support, University of Queensland. A retrospective. A decade of Disability across Australia.
- Office of the Senior Practitioner. Restrictive Practices, Positive Supports and Human Rights.
- Wendy Lawson. Psychologist, author and inspirational speaker. Wendy is a popular speaker who will share her views and ideas on living life as a person with Autism. She will discuss her poetry to illustrate what it is like for her living with Autism.
- Robyn Steward Co-Presenter with Wendy Lawson. Robyn will be sharing her workshops with a young adult with Asperger’s Autism from the UK. Robyn is an artist who paints with her fingers www.robynsteward.com. Robyn will be using her artwork to illustrate in a practical way aspects of life with Autism as she sees it.
This conference continues to acknowledge and celebrate the important role that Disability Support Workers play in the lives of people with disabilities and recognises that they have a right and indeed a need for professional development. The conference is organised for, and maintains a particular focus on, the needs and perspectives of direct support staff.
The conference attracts over 500 delegates from all sectors of the disability community in Australia and New Zealand. With keynote speakers and workshops presented by leaders in their field, participants are provided with a great opportunity to learn about best practice and network with other support staff from many varied organisations.
| When | Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 November 2010. |
| Where | University of Melbourne, Economics and Commerce Building. Parkville. |
| Cost | $220 for two days, $130 for one day. Discounts for ASSID members. |
| Contact Name: | Sue Mason |
| Contact Phone: | +61 03 9925 7899 |
| Contact Email: | dswconference@rmit.edu.au |
| Website: | www.assid.org.au |
The Centre is funded by the Department of Human Services, Disability Services, and is a joint initiative of Monash University and the University of Melbourne.
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